Neuromuscular disorders (NMD) is a term used to describe health conditions that affect the function of muscles. This is because of direct changes in the muscle itself and/or the peripheral nerves that send signals to the muscles.
Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s umbrella covers neuromuscular disorders that are caused by changes in DNA or the autoimmune system. There are hundreds of specific types of NMDs that fall under the groups:
- muscular dystrophies,
- myopathies,
- neuromuscular junction disorders (myasthenic conditions),
- motor and/or sensory neuropathies.
Please call us at 1-800-567-2873 ext.1114 or email Research@muscle.ca to learn about a specific disorder.